My hamster is sneezing and squeaking. Cold or serious issue?

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I have a male syrian hamster, 9 months. He's been sneezing the past three days. Only a few times while he's awake. He looks fine- eyes, nose and everything is normal. He's eating and drinking and is as active as he usually is (but he is generally a lazy hamster). I haven't changed anything in his cage, but I moved him to another room four days ago. Today I woke up by a loud noise coming from his cage. Is sounded like a long and "powerful" squeak- could this be a bad dream or sign of a cold? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered | 8 months and 19 days old | 0.29 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My hamster is sneezing and squeaking. Cold or serious issue?

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